Tomato Bruschetta in a Jar

Tomato Bruschetta in a Jar is such a great way to preserve beautiful summer produce to use throughout the year! It’s easy to make, super flavorful, and also makes for a great DIY gift to bring to the host of your next summer dinner party.

This post is sponsored by Ball® Fresh Preserving. All opinions are our own.

We’ve been doing lots of canning this summer - it’s fun to get more creative with recipes like this tomato bruschetta in a jar in addition to more traditional jams, salsas and pickles.

Essentially, this recipe consists of all the traditional bruschetta flavors - fresh, juicy tomatoes, basil, oregano, balsamic vinegar and garlic. Dry white wine and white wine vinegar add an acidic punch - it makes your kitchen smell absolutely amazing! 

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Ball® Fresh Preserving this summer to share how easy it is to start canning at home. With the right equipment, fresh, flavorful produce and a bit of know-how, you can make just about anything your heart desires.

Even if you’ve never tried canning before, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is. It’s also super rewarding to make something that will last months in your pantry, so even in the depths of winter you can have a small taste of summer! 

If you’re just getting started on your own canning adventure, we highly suggest ordering one of these Preserving Starter Kits. It has everything you need to get started: 4 half pint Ball® Jars, preserving rack, pectin, a jar lifter, a headspace/bubble remover tool and a jar funnel.

Once you’re equipped with all of the proper tools, you’ll be well on your way to canning anything and everything!

Especially now that August is here, it’s just about time to start harvesting the gorgeous, fragrant tomatoes in your garden.

I’m not sure about you, but we have a ton this year! We’ve been enjoying them in this grilled peach and tomato caprese salad and this super easy burst tomato pasta.

Every day, there are more and more ready to be picked, so we’re definitely planning to make another batch of the tomato bruschetta in a jar in a few weeks! 

Some canning recipes call for a pressure canner, but this recipe can be made with a water bath canner. All you need is a large, deep sauce pot with a lid and rack and a few affordable canning tools, along with some high quality Ball® Jars.

For this particular recipe, we used these 8oz Ball® Jars - they’re just the right size for this tomato bruschetta in a jar. 

One of the things we love most about canning (other than the ability to preserve summer produce) is that we’re able to control the ingredients we’re using. No strange preservatives or additives.

Everything is perfectly fresh and made with real, natural ingredients. You can really taste the difference between homemade and store-bought. Seriously, especially with salsa - I can’t even explain how much better it is homemade! You’ll just have to try it yourself. 

If this will be your first time canning, head to our last canning recipe (spicy pickled dilly beans) for a few tips/tricks on canning at home.

If you have any additional questions about canning, we suggest checking out the Ball® Fresh Preserving website. They have a ton of great resources, detailed guides and recipes! Next up, we’ll be making this Fire Roasted Tomato Peach Salsa - can’t wait!

What have you been canning this summer? We’d love to hear more in the comments, as well as any of your favorite canning recipes and/or tips and tricks.

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